I run an outdoor fitness program. And when I talk to people about the program there's a mixture of responses but over half go like this. Is there running? I don't run. So I explain that yes we do run but that you can walk, run/walk, etc. The main goal is to move and we …
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People Who Need People
I grew up playing mostly team sports. I understand and appreciate being a team player. You are a spoke in the wheel, a cog in the thingie. A whole that is greater than its parts. To pile on the analogies. As a runner there's no team, it is a solitary endeavor. But I'll tell you, it's a …
What To Do When Shit Hurts
"It's just a flesh wound". As a runner you are going to have things hurt. It's a repetitive, high impact sport. So shit might hurt from time to time. I, like many other runners have "run through" aches and pains and even injuries. But as I get, ahem, older and wiser, I've come to appreciate a …
Accountability Tricks
Forget motivation, try holding yourself accountable and you may find more success. Think about it, when have a deadline at work your boss doesn't care if you are motivated or not, the job has to get done. Here are some tried and true methods to help keep you accountable as you work toward your goals. Watch the …
4 Tips To Get On With It
Today we talk about getting back on track or how you re-boot your workout program. Let’s say you are a runner, and you run 3, 4 or 5 times a week. Maybe you’re training for a race or just trying to stay fit, whatever. Then something happens and you have to take a few days …
Tapping Into Previous Successes
So how was your 2016? Did you reach a goal, make a change, improve in some way? Did you spend more time with your kids, less time at work, or did you walk away from an unhealthy or unsafe situation? Did you make a new good friend, drop a negative or toxic one or broaden …
Your Final Holiday Hustle Workouts
We're going to make life a little easier for you in case you're traveling, working hard before the holiday or out and about. Here are your next 4 days of workouts. Keeping it short and sweet so you have NO excuses to get something done. Wednesday 12/21: 10 Pushups, 10 Squats, 10 Jumping Jacks - …
#HolidayHustle
Happy Friday! The Holiday Hustle Challenge continues! This week has been pretty challenging so today we're keeping it simple. The Plank Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders Walk your feet back so you're balancing on the front part of your foot Stay in a high plank (on your hands) or slowly …
Catch Up Day
Today's catch up day! If you’ve missed a day or two of the Holiday Hustle 25 Day Challenge today’s your chance to get caught up. Pick one or two workouts from the Holiday Hustle Challenge Calendar and consider yourself back on track. For those of you with perfect attendance drop your happy self into a …
Ready for the Pyramid?
Welcome to Day 13 of the Holiday Hustle 25 Day Challenge. So here's the deal. Aim to do every repetition until you max out. Then. And only then should you drop down to a less challenging exercise once you max out. Burpees can drop down to Jumping Jacks. Pushups can go from …